#9AA285 color
The hex color #9AA285 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 63.5% green and 52.2% blue (154, 162, 133).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 13% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Edamame (#9CA389), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.88:1).
#9AA285 color codes
| HEX | #9AA285 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 162, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 63.5%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 13%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 18%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 18%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.28, -8.12, 14.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.28, 16.31, 119.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.48, 34.404, 27.221) | |
| Decimal | 10134149 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9AA285, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9AA285 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9AA285 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9AA285 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a69f83Protanopia
no red cones#a59f86Deuteranopia
no green cones#9d9f9aTritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9aa285; }
.text { color: #9aa285; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9aa285; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 162 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9aa285, #8ba285); }
Similar colors
#9ca389Edamame#9a9e80Fennelly#969e86Herbalist#919c81Whispering Willow#8f9779Artichoke#9e9e7cBonsai Garden#93977fSwamp Sessions#9ead92Rooftop Garden
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #9AA285?
- #9AA285 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Edamame. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9AA285?
- The RGB value is 154, 162, 133: 154 red, 162 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9AA285?
- The complementary color is #8D85A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9AA285?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.88:1 and white text 2.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.